Instructional Assistant - Special Education - Early Childhood Education

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 21,399 - 38,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide variety of employee benefits

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves providing support to students with IEPs, assisting special education teachers with classroom duties, and ensuring student safety during transitions and activities. Applicants should have a High School diploma and knowledge of student behavior management techniques. The position comes with various benefits and offers a competitive salary range of $21,399.49 - $38,163.61 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Ability to supervise children in the absence of the teacher.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers with classroom duties.
• Support students during instructional activities.
• Provide clerical assistance like typing and filing.

Skills

Behavior management techniques

Clerical procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Description

This is for the 2026-2027 school year. Provides classroom and environmental supports, under the direction of a special education teacher, to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) served in general and special education locations. Performs routine clerical and instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices. Contacts made within and outside the department; requires professional ethics in handling confidential student and family information. Each Instructional Assistant will have a specific set of work assignments, as directed by the special education teacher, specific to meeting the needs of students as indicated in the child’s IEP.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists special education teachers with classroom duties, including, but not limited to, recording grades, preparing instructional materials, and administering instructional and testing accommodations.
• Assists the special education teacher by supporting students during instructional activities (e.g., one-on-one, in small groups, during whole group instruction) as directed; documents student progress.
• Assists students onto and off the school bus and supervises students at lunch, recess as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Serves as an aide on the school bus, both to and from school, as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Works with students under the direction of the special education teacher(s) and related services providers, as appropriate, to implement the child’s IEP.
• Participates in training and implements support for students related to toileting, personal care, and basic healthcare related needs (e.g., using a Hoyer lift, tube feeding, seizure intervention) as indicated in the child’s IEP; may serve in the absence of the clinic assistant if trained in procedures.
• Implements accommodations in a child’s IEP as directed by the special education teacher.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records, ordering supplies and classroom materials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures; general academic knowledge sufficient to teach others.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of the special education teacher; to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally with students, staff.

Additional Job Requirements

• High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Position requires current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Individuals must attend provided training and renew as mandated; assignment placement may require additional training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Background Investigations

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$21,399.49 - $38,163.61

Hours Per Day

6.5

Days Per Year

183

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based on full-time and part-time employee status.

EEO Statement

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.